The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is holding a free Summer Trade Day on Tuesday 9th June where those that work in the trades and DIY enthusiasts will be able to see demonstrations and talk to experts about a number of different products.
Between 7.30am and 12pm, a number of leading brands will be demonstrating their products.
Suppliers include ITW (Paslode), who will be holding a free training and certificate day with trade-in options for old nail guns, and Keylite Windows who will be giving hands on fitting training for their new range.
Fire crews attended a blaze at an office in Southernhay West last night (Monday 1 June).
One appliance from Middlemoor and an appliance from Danes castle, along with the aerial platform also from Danes Castle, were mobilised to the city centre fire at around 9.30pm.
The officer in charge confirmed that there was a fire in the building involving a paper shredder.
A spokesperson for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service said: "Crews used breathing apparatus, a hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire, which left the building with...
The Exeter PA Network invites you to join us for an interactive, engaging evening of fun and learning with Business Coach and Personal Development Consultant, Judy Salmon in the elegant Victorian surrounds of The Rougemont, Thistle, in central Exeter.
The aim of the evening is to reaffirm how important you are to your organisation and the value you bring to it. The evening will also equip you with tools to effectively communicate and demonstrate this to your organisation, so that you are appropriately recognised and rewarded for everything you do.
Local charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau has published its advice trend statistics for April 2015. The charity helped 512 people directly with advice and information on 1229 individual problems.
On average, clients with money problems had debts totaling £6,927.80, down by £388.80 compared to the previous year when the average was £7,316.60.
The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide has increased in the following areas compared to last year:
Welfare benefits
• 250.0% increase in enquiries about pension credit • 66.6% increase in...
Auction for the Promise Club are a band from the Southwest. Their debut EP, recorded at London's famed Abbey Road Studios, received recognition across the country and now, Auction For The Promise Club return with their latest release 'This May Hurt' - a single that expects to get a very similar response. Musically inspired by the likes of Bjork, Radiohead and Muse; the Cornwall three piece wear their influences on their sleeves with this offering, if not through sound, through context.
Zoe White Chambers (singer/guitarist), Toby White Chambers (drums) and Perran...
The Bluebird Care Grant scheme has been created to provide local community and volunteer groups much needed funds so they can continue to perform the fantastic work they do.
William and Sara Flint, Directors of Bluebird Care – Exeter and East Devon, are passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives, be that of their customers, staff or by supporting local community projects.
The £500 Grant will be awarded quarterly and more information can be found here .
The Government has announced plans to double free childcare for hard working families – which will benefit up to 50,000 parents in the South West to the tune of £5,000 per year.
The offer of 30 hours of free childcare per week during term time means parents will be able to get on while bringing up a family.
All three- and four-year-olds in working families will be eligible for 1,140 hours of free childcare per year - twice the current entitlement.
The £5,000 extra in savings is on top of the £2,500 they can already save from existing free childcare offers. The new...
Devon & Cornwall Police is warning drivers to be careful this summer, as it launches its annual drink and drug driving campaign.
Despite long term reductions, drink driving still accounts for 15% of road deaths and almost 10,000 casualities annually.
Throughout the month-long operation, police will be emphasising these messages with motorists across the Force, and drivers can expect to be tested if they are involved in a collision or if stopped for an offence. Routine stop checks will also result in drivers being tested.
People across the county are being invited to take part in the Devon Cycle Challenge which starts next week.
Devon County Council is working with Love to Ride, as part of the National Cycle Challenge, to launch the new initiative which is aiming to get more people in Devon on their bikes.
The event is a fun, free and sociable competition which is open to all local organisations and businesses, to see who can get the most people cycling between Monday 8 June and Sunday 28 June.
Everyone who registers online and logs a cycle ride of at least 10 minutes during the...
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